Opteka Universal Soft Screen Flash Diffuser for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, & Kodak On-Camera Pop-Up Flashes
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Manufacturer: OptekaModel: BLUE-FLASH-DIFFUSER
Product features:
- Softens Harsh Shadows
- Reduces Hot Spots
- Attaches in Seconds
- Fits most Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Kodak, Pentax & Fuji Camera's with Pop-Up Flashes
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka Universal Soft Screen Flash Diffuser for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, & Kodak On-Camera Pop-Up Flashes
Customer Review: Don't bother - won't help
Summary: 1 Stars
Based on other reviews, I thought I'd give this a try on my Canon XSi. What's the problem with the pop-up flash? Aside from the lack of power, it's directional and harsh. In portrait orientation, the pop-up flash will produce dark shadowing to the side.
If you add this Opteka diffuser on, it does NOT reduce the shadowing noticeably (maybe 5% improvement at most). What's worse is that the color turns more yellowish/brownish, and very ugly color at that. I've played with the white balance settings, but those won't yield acceptable results for me either. Perhaps a custom white balance might, but I didn't try that.
The diffuser will marginally soften the light on your subject, but due to no improvement in shadowing and negative effect on color, my opinion is that you're better off without it.
It's also very cheaply made. It's simple thin plastic. The back has a tab that is folded and used to slide into the hot shoe to hold it in place. But this it feels like it'll rip at the crease, so I'm extra careful with it.
A better solution that using this diffuser is to get an external flash. That will improve your lighting options and quality by leaps and bounds. But if your budget doesn't allow for an external flash, then you shouldn't let waste on this either. It's really useless.
I have only tried using this diffuser indoors for casual family photos, so maybe it may work better for some other uses (macro, outdoor fill).
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Description of Opteka Universal Soft Screen Flash Diffuser for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, & Kodak On-Camera Pop-Up Flashes
Diffuse your pop up flash and prevent red eye with the handy Pixco pop-up flash diffuser. Quick and convenient to put on & take off. This is the answer to most on camera flash problems.Flash Accessories
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